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Hypertension is a disease whose prevalence continues to increase and occurs frequently in the elderly. The severity of hypertension is often linked to non-adherence to medication consumption. The objective of this community service activity is to improve the knowledge and skills of the elderly and their caregivers regarding the use of herbal therapy as a reliable and effective complementary treatment for controlling blood pressure. The activity was conducted through health education and practical demonstrations involving 29 participants. The main instrument that used in the health education was a leaflet. The results of the pre- and post-activity assessment showed an average increase in knowledge scores regarding herbal therapy for blood pressure control. In conclusion, this community service activity successfully enhanced the health literacy and practical skills of the elderly in utilizing evidence-based herbal therapy to lower blood pressure. Further effort is needed to achieve comprehensive and self-managed blood pressure control in elderly.

Complementary therapy is increasingly receiving attention as an alternative approach in supporting the healing process and improving the quality of life of the community. One of the therapies that is popular among the people is cupping, which is known as a traditional method with a spiritual basis and extensive health benefits. This community service activity aims to introduce cupping therapy and increase public understanding of the basic principles, benefits, and safety aspects in practice. The activity will be carried out in August 2025 by directly involving the community through the method of health education lectures and case discussions in the field. The counseling material includes the history of cupping, medical indications, implementation procedures, and the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the device and the therapeutic environment. People's motivations in choosing complementary therapy, especially cupping include affordable cost factors, therapist friendliness, family support, religious beliefs, and belief in the effectiveness of natural remedies. The results showed a significant increase in the knowledge and awareness of the community, especially students, regarding cupping therapy as part of a safe and beneficial complementary approach. The conclusion of this activity emphasizes that education about complementary therapies, especially cupping, can be an effective strategy in expanding public health insights and encouraging the wise and responsible use of traditional therapies.

Free association among adolescents is a social problem that is increasingly worrying, especially in the current era of globalization. Adolescents' lack of understanding regarding behavioral boundaries in social interactions can have various negative impacts, both physically, psychologically, and socially. To address this, this community service activity was conducted with the aim of providing education about the dangers of free association to students of MA Mathla'ul Anwar Pandeglang. A total of 25 students participated in this activity. The media used was a snakes and ladders game that had been educationally modified to suit the material presented. The implementation method included interactive lectures, educational games, group discussions, and learning evaluations through pre- and post-tests. The results of the activity showed a 34% increase in students' understanding of the dangers of free association after participating in the entire series of activities. In addition, the snakes and ladders game media proved effective as a fun learning tool and was able to increase active student participation. This game also helped students more easily understand and remember the material presented. With this creative and participatory approach, it is hoped that education about healthy associations and adolescent character can be better accepted and implemented in everyday life. This activity is expected to become an alternative model for character education in schools and can be implemented sustainably in various educational institutions.

Early menarche in elementary school children means that children need to have knowledge about menstruation from an early age. Knowledge about menstruation affects children's responses during their first menstruation and personal hygiene during menstruation, so children need correct information about menstruation. This community service aims to provide information about menstruation and complementary therapies, especially relaxation therapy to reduce anxiety and pain. There are four stages in implementing this education, namely the planning stage, preparation stage, implementation stage and monitoring and evaluation stage. There was an increase in students' knowledge after providing education. The results of this community service can show that providing education can increase students' knowledge.

Aging or getting old is a natural thing, which cannot be avoided and rejected by every living creature, including things that will happen to every human being. One of the most common diseases found in the elderly is hypertension, because age is one of the risk factors for hypertension because the arteries or blood vessels in the elderly tend to harden and lose their elasticity. This community service aims to provide information about laughter therapy as one of the non-pharmacologic therapies to lower blood pressure. Method: The implementation of this laughter therapy begins with an explanation of laughter therapy and is continued with a demonstration by team members after which all participants participate in carrying out laughter therapy. The implementation of laughter therapy begins with an explanation regarding laughter therapy and is continued with a demonstration by team members after which all participants take part in carrying out laughter therapy. When laughter therapy was given, there were changes in blood pressure, where 7 respondents (63.7%) of elderly people experienced a decrease in blood pressure, while 4 respondents (36.3%) of elderly people had stable blood pressure. The results of this community service can show that providing laughter therapy is effective in lowering blood pressure even though the implementation is short. The implementation of this therapy is easy to do by the elderly and is effective as a complementary therapy in treating hypertension.

Vaginal discharge or flour albus is an excessive discharge from the vagina that is not menstrual blood. Pathological fluoride albus caused by vaginal infections (fungi, bacteria, parasites, viruses). The prevalence of causes is 25%-50 candidiasis, 20%-40% bacterial vaginosis and 5%-15% trichomoniasis. The characteristics of pathological vaginal discharge are smelly, itchy, yellowish or greenish, thick and cloudy and large in quantity. If this condition does not receive immediate treatment, it will have a negative impact on women's health. Infection will develop and affect the function of the reproductive organs. Medical treatment efforts include administering drugs in the form of capsules, tablets and ovules (vaginal tablets). Meanwhile, for non-medical or complementary therapy, betel leaf decoction can be used (Dame, 2023). The aim of this outreach is to provide education about the benefits of boiled betel leaves for vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age. The activity was carried out at the Nyalabu Daya Pamekasan village hall in July 2024, the subject was women of childbearing age in at the Nyalabu Daya Pamekasan village hall. Activity results: Counseling participants learned about the benefits of boiled betel leaf water for vaginal discharge. The results of the questionnaire measuring knowledge before and after counseling showed an increase in knowledge of women of childbearing age by an average of 94%. It is hoped that women of childbearing age can maintain personal hygiene to prevent vaginal discharge and can use boiled water from betel leaves to treat vaginal discharge that occurs.

Background: Present day clinical remedies are only symptomatic, requiring complementary therapies to cure the patient. Purpose: The reason of this have a look at is to find out how analyzing and being attentive to the Qur'an is used as remedy or Qur'anic remarkable recovery. Methods: This studies makes use of a qualitative technique with a form of library studies (look at Library). Results: The first studies degree explains the meaning of reading and listening in addition to the manners in studying and taking note of Qur'an. The second one degree is set the idea of Qur'anic wonderful restoration, 0.33 level is explaining the shortcomings and blessings of Qur'anic first-rate recovery to complement clinical therapy. The remaining stage closes with conclusions and hints. Conclusion: Taking note of the Qur'an as a therapy by analyzing the verses of the Qur'an with fami bi shaqin or Qur'anic tremendous recuperation technique, the verse signals that we see will input the mind then the meaning of the verse occurs. The interpretation of the verse that is seen contains the content of spiritual values in the Al-Qur'an surah which teaches a positive attitude that recognizes Allah, gratitude, compassion, optimism, humility, and mental toughness in facing trials from Allah SWT will be processed in the brain in such a way as to produce positive reactions that make a person steadfast and optimistic so that health conditions improve.